Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Leather
100%
Fresh Spicy
95%
Aromatic
93%
Woody
90%
Ozonic
87%
Lavender
78%
Aquatic
72%
Animalic
64%
Vanilla
59%
Citrus
54%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Leather, Fresh Spicy, and Aromatic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Leather, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.
Projection
With Leather, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
Curve BlackbyLiz Claiborneis a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men.Curve Blackwas launched in 2017. Top notes are Violet Leaf, Nutmeg and Bergamot; middle notes are Lavender, Clary Sage and Moss; base notes are Leather, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Teak Wood.Curve, the brand now under Elizabeth Arden, launches Curve Black and introduces Social Media Superstar & Filmmaker Mark Dohner as the newest Brand Ambassador. Curve Black is a bold and distinctive blend of notes meant to channel confidence and encourage anyone to go after his fantasy.Curve Black contains bergamot, nutmeg and violet leaves at the top. It features aromatic lavender, tree moss and clay sage in the heart. The scent uses rich leather notes in combination with warm notes of sandalwood, teak and tonka bean to wrap up the base.Dohner will star in the #CurveYourReality campaign through social media posts, videos and in-store advertisements. In a series of #CurveYourReality videos, Dohner sprays Curve and is transported from mundane reality to his wildest fantasies.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Curve Black office-safe?
- Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.